THE CROYDON UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
Croydon U3A provides opportunities for participation in over 65 member-led groups including languages, chess, rambling, history, Scrabble, poetry - to name but a few. There is a lively outings and holidays programme and a monthly general meeting to which an outside speaker is invited. Members can attend summer schools run by the U3A national office, and study days organised by other local groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £5,352 and unrestricted reserves of £29,810, which the Treasurer describes as a 'very healthy balance'. The document notes that membership is increasing steadily and that the organization is considered to be 'going from strength to strength' by the Chair.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- JENNIFER WILSONchair
- Angela Stagg
- Anne Tanner
- Fenella Cardwell
- JOY ELLERY
- Karen Hook
- Linda Grigsby
- Margaret Elizabeth Chan
- PAUL SMITH
- Patricia Holmes
- Steven May
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £65k | £59k |
| 31/07/2024 | £51k | £53k |
| 31/07/2023 | £42k | £36k |
| 31/07/2022 | £33k | £34k |
| 31/07/2021 | £19k | £14k |
Common questions
Is THE CROYDON UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £5,352 and unrestricted reserves of £29,810, which the Treasurer describes as a 'very healthy balance'. The document notes that membership is increasing steadily and that the organization is considered to be 'going from strength to strength' by the Chair. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/04/2006 | £5k | History of London |